The New York Giants delivered their most stunning performance of the season, dominating the rival Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 on Thursday Night Football. The victory was fueled by an unforgettable night from their two star rookies, running back Cam Skattebo and quarterback Jaxson Dart, who combined for five touchdowns to hand the defending Super Bowl champions their second consecutive loss.

Skattebo and Dart Power the Giants’ Offensive Surge

After a turnover-heavy loss just days earlier, the Giants’ rookie backfield bounced back in spectacular fashion. The rookies who each fumbled on Sunday in a turnover-heavy loss at New Orleans responded the way coach Brian Daboll expected.

Cam Skattebo: Hat Trick and a New Career High

Running back Cam Skattebo was a wrecking ball against the Eagles’ defense, finding the end zone three times—a 4-yard plunge and two critical 1-yard scores—to complete his first career NFL hat trick. Skattebo bulldozed his way to a career-high 98 yards rushing on 19 carries, providing the physical edge the Giants needed in short-yardage situations.

Jaxson Dart’s Dual-Threat Masterclass

Rookie QB Jaxson Dart, making his first division start in prime time, was equally dynamic. Dart scampered in untouched for a 20-yard rushing touchdown and connected with receiver Wan’Dale Robinson on a beautiful 35-yard catch-and-run touchdown. Dart finished 17 of 25 for 195 yards passing and added 58 yards on 13 carries after getting a concussion test following a big hit.

Giants Defense Forces Key Turnovers Against Jalen Hurts

The Giants’ defense rose to the occasion, applying consistent pressure to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Edge rusher Brian Burns was a standout, recording two sacks to bring his season total to 7.0, tying for the current NFL lead in sacks.

• Total Sacks: The Giants defense tallied three sacks on Hurts.
• Game-Sealing Interception: The most crucial defensive play came in the fourth quarter when cornerback Cor’Dale Flott intercepted Hurts, returning the ball 68 yards. It marked Hurts’ first interception of the season and just his second over his past 15 games.

Hurts managed two touchdowns—a successful “tush push” quarterback sneak (run four consecutive times) and a shovel-pass TD to tight end Dallas Goedert—but costly mistakes, including a crucial overthrow to a wide-open DeVonta Smith, prevented the Eagles from regaining momentum.

Eagles Suffer Second Straight Loss, Giants Break Rivalry Curse

The loss drops the Eagles to **4-2** and marks their first back-to-back defeats since the final stretch of the 2023 regular season. For the Giants, who improve to 2-4, this victory is monumental, marking only their fourth win in the past 18 games against the Eagles, and signaling a potential turning point for the young team.

Key Injuries from the Thursday Night Matchup

Both teams dealt with injuries throughout the contest:

• Eagles: Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell left the game in the second quarter with a hamstring injury and did not return. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was inactive due to a heel issue that popped up mid-week.
• Giants: Center John Michael Schmitz was injured in the third quarter with a nose injury and a concussion. Defensive tackle D.J. Davidson injured his right knee on Hurts’ tush push TD. Wide receiver Darius Slayton was inactive because of a hamstring injury.

Up Next

The Giants will look to carry their momentum into Week 7 when they travel to Denver to face the Broncos. The Eagles will have a mini-bye week to regroup before their Week 7 matchup.